Lot 187

A FINE 1920s CHIKUUNSAI FULL MOON BASKET, ADAIR ESTATE

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A FINE 1920s CHIKUUNSAI FULL MOON BASKET, ADAIR ESTATE

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Current Bid: $750

(1 Bid)

by Soulis Auctions
June 27, 2026 11:30 AM CDT
Live Auction
529 West Lone Jack-Lee’s Summit Rd
Lone Jack, MO, US 64070

The outstanding and structurally difficult Japanese bamboo basket for ikebana was constructed using a precise and flawless hexagonal weave with parallel vertical ribs held by double-twined cord weaving. The outer perimeter is anchored by a thick structural split bamboo ribs decorated with a sequence of raised, sculptural rattan knot configurations and the whole form is raised on a finely woven integral oval pedestal base. The interior is fitted with a bamboo length longitudinally split to half-round and lined in copper. The original paulownia wood tomobako is included.

Basket measures 16 x 16 x 6 inches.

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  • Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.
  • Dimensions: Basket measures 16 x 16 x 6 inches.
  • Medium: Japanese Baskets
  • Condition: Very good condition. There are no chips, breaks, repairs, or areas of heavy wear.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $200
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $99,999 $2,000
$100,000 + $10,000